The weather forecast for the urban area released by Hangzhou Meteorological Observatory at 6:23 am on August 28th:

Typhoon News: The 18th typhoon of this year, "Shader" (strong typhoon level), was located on the sea surface about 282 kilometers southeast of Hangzhou at 06:00 today (28th), at latitude 28.2 degrees north and longitude 121.8 degrees east. The maximum wind force near the center was 14 levels (42 meters/second), the minimum central pressure was 955 hectopascals, the radius of the seventh level wind circle was 150-300 kilometers, the radius of the tenth level wind circle was 80-120 kilometers, and the radius of the twelfth level wind circle was 50 kilometers.

It is expected that 'Shadir' will move towards the west at a speed of 25-30 kilometers per hour, with little change in intensity. Gradually approaching the coast of Zhejiang, the maximum possibility is to make landfall along the coast from Wenling to Pingyang on the morning to noon of the 28th (33-42 meters/second, 12-14 levels, typhoon or strong typhoon level).

After landing, it continues to move in a southwest direction and gradually weakens in intensity. The highest temperature at the benchmark station in the main urban area yesterday was 34.3 degrees. Today, there will be occasional showers during the day, with moderate to heavy rainfall in some areas. From tonight until tomorrow, it will be cloudy with short-term showers; The day after tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, with scattered showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon.

The maximum northeast wind during the day today is 7-9 levels, and the wind gradually weakens to 4-5 levels at night. The highest temperature during the day today is 31 degrees (3 degrees lower than yesterday), and the lowest temperature tomorrow morning is 26 degrees (similar to today). The average relative humidity today is 80%.

Yesterday morning, there were warning signs posted on the dock by the canal that read 'Typhoon is approaching, please do not approach'. Photo by Chen Zhongqiu, reporter from Urban Express

At 16:35 on August 27, 2026, the Hangzhou Meteorological Observatory issued a blue typhoon warning signal for the main urban area: Due to the influence of Typhoon Shader, the wind speed in all streets of the main urban area will gradually increase from this evening (27th), with the maximum northeast wind reaching 7-9 levels in plain areas and 8-10 levels in mountainous areas and rivers and lakes from night to day tomorrow; There will be moderate to heavy rain from late tonight to tomorrow during the day. Please pay attention to preventing the adverse effects of strong winds on construction sites, facility agriculture, and garden trees.

Defense Guide

1. The government and relevant departments should make preparations for typhoon prevention;

2. Take proactive measures for water operations in relevant waters and for passing vessels;

3. Tighten doors, windows, enclosures, sheds, outdoor billboards, temporary structures and other structures that are easily moved by the wind, and properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to the impact of tropical cyclones;

4. Check the drainage system of cities and farmland, and prepare for drainage.

Real time path map of typhoon

(Author Hangzhou Network)